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Alma Forest School sits on a Spanish finca just outside Sotogrande, with expansive views toward Gibraltar and Morocco. The grounds include fields to play on, trees to climb and animals to care for, and learning extends into the surrounding farm and forest. The surrounding natural parks and beaches are used to immerse students in the environment. Alma Forest School is a microschool with small class sizes and experienced, internationally accredited staff. The program includes an Escuela Bosque for ages 3-6 and a Primary School that continues the outdoor, inquiry-based approach across the 6–11 and 11–14 age ranges.
Outdoor spaces anchor physical activity: fields to play on and forest grounds form the core spaces for movement and play. Learning also includes beach and forest outings as part of the curriculum.
Escuela Bosque Ages 3-6 is rooted in the Forest School tradition; children spend the day outside learning in and from nature with experienced forest school educators guiding their development. They access a variety of activities with learning initiated by the student, the teacher and the environment. Primary School Ages 6-11 builds on the forest-school foundation with academic workshops based on international standards; these workshops are integrated into transdisciplinary projects co-created with students and guided by their interests, and about 25% of time is spent on self-directed projects. Middle School Ages 11-14 supports independent research and complex projects, with continued emphasis on tutorials and group workshops. Class sizes remain small, with a teacher-to-student ratio around 1:8 in Escuela Bosque and no more than 15 learners in younger Primary School cohorts.
Off the Grid Summer Camp for ages 4-9 runs weekdays 9:00–14:00; €275 per week, with a sleepover option and a weekly schedule of maker projects, swimming and games. Camp is staffed by Alma Forest School educators with extensive experience in outdoor, project-based learning; lifeguards are present. Registration for 2026 opens February 15, 2026, with spaces expected to fill quickly.
Alma Forest School is a microschool located on a finca outside Sotogrande, offering ages 3 to 14. The campus comprises Escuela Bosque for ages 3–6 and a Primary School extending to 11, with Middle School to 14. The school is internationally accredited and staffed by experienced educators. The curriculum combines IB PYP with a bespoke, transdisciplinary framework built around three strands: Imposed Literacy and Numeracy workshops; Emergent Explorations that integrate Science, Humanities and the Arts; and student co-created Explorations guided by interests. About 25% of school time is devoted to self-directed projects. Learning is outdoor and nature-based, with mixed-age groups and real-world application across disciplines. English is common language; Spanish lessons are offered and English learners receive support. Facilities include a finca with fields, trees, animals, and access to farm, forest, beaches, and natural parks. The school offers Off the Grid Summer Camp and trips to deepen community and belonging.
